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Public servant Charles Frasier passes on

Charles Frasier
- photo by Photo provided.

Staff Report

Updated:
Aug. 12, 2018, 5:51 p.m.

The first African American elected to serve on Hinesville’s city
council died yesterday. Former Hinesville mayor pro-tem Charles Frasier’s death
was confirmed by local government officials this morning.

Frasier immersed himself in local politics and the
community. He was active in the local Democratic Party, served on the Board of
Trustees at Pleasant Grove AME Church, was president of the Liberty County High
Alumni Association and was a member of the Eleven Black Men. He was a military
veteran who served in the Vietnam War.

Frasier’s son followed his late father’s example regarding
public service. Justin Frasier serves as District 2 Commissioner on the Liberty
County Board of Commissioners.

Liberty County Chairman Donald Lovette commented on his
friend’s passing.

“Charles was the ultimate public servant. He was willing to
give his time to any worthy cause. He especially loved government. He had a
heart for people and a heart for Hinesville and Liberty County. His experiences
with segregation and serving in the Vietnam War fueled his fire to fight for
inclusion and the opportunity to be the voice for the voiceless.

“Having seen the Civil Rights gains made in America, Charles
had the calling to ensure those gains were enjoyed in his local
community. He sought and was successful in becoming Hinesville’s first
African American City Council member. Many of the infrastructure improvements
in the traditional African American neighborhoods in the city of Hinesville can
be attributed to Charles’ work on the council. His dedicated years of service
on city council and the love and vision he had for his beloved community has
helped to make Hinesville and Liberty County the vibrant community it is today.
The community has lost one of its greatest pillars.”